All Forum Posts by Gordon Smith

UmbrellaAn old school solution that still works wonderfully is an umbrella. Of course it's not helpful if conditions are windy, but more often than not one can hike far more comfortably using an umbrel...

Petzl TikkaI like my Petzl Tikka:
http://www.petzl.com/en/outdoor/tikka-zipka-series/tikka-plus
It goes with me on winter dayhikes where I might get caught out after dark but it's a bit heavy for ba...

TS1 SharpnessMy experience with the TS1 is that it's very sharp at the wide angle end. As you zoom to longer focal lengths the image does soften, but it's still reasonable for most purposes. Noise is re...

Garmin RinoAnother option for a good weather radio is a Garmin Rino 130. I have used this on my last couple of trips instead of the Sangean. It's three ounces heavier, but for that I get a mapping GPS AND...